Tripp Lite APS3636VR
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1. gt a TRIPPLITE g sv na EP LITE Pid oe TRTERCHARGER oa gt aes 1 Pea 2 1 gt 1 1 1 1 oS Pa pa Choose operation based on whether you connect your Remote Control Module to an Inverter PV series or Inverter Charger APS RV or EMS series INVERTER PV series Module shown without mounting plate E OFF ON Switch Move this switch to the ON position to have your Inverter provide connected equipment attached battery To prevent battery drain leave it in the OFF or INV OFF position when not using with AC power by converting DC power from an connected equipment BATTERY LEDs These three lights show the approximate charge of your connected batteries See chart below for approximate charges LEDs Illuminated Approximate Charge Green 96 Full Green amp yellow 81 95 Yellow 61 80 Yellow amp red 41 60 Red 21 40 1 20 0 Inverter shutdown Excessive discharge Overcharge All three lights off Flashing red All three lights flash slowly All three lights flash quickly OFF when used with lable INV OFF when used with mounting plate Operation continued LOAD LEDs These three lights show the approximate load demand on your Inverter See chart below for approximate load levels LEDs Illuminated Approximate Load Green 0 20 Green amp yellow 21 40 Yellow 41 60 Yellow amp red 61 80 Red 81 Full All three light2. models or CHRG ONLY for APS RV or EMS models The interface cable included with select models has a mini plug on one end and two wire leads one black and one red on the other ENABLE Control Function This function automatically enables turns ON the AC power output from the PowerVerter when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in either the Accessory or Engine Run positions This function minimizes the risk of discharging the vehicle battery when the vehicle is parked with the engine off for an extended period of time Using the interface cable included with select models connect the black lead to vehicle ground battery negative Connect the red lead to the Accessory terminal of the vehicle s ignition switch Then connect the interface cable s mini plug to either of two Ignition Switch Control Jacks located on the side panel of the Remote Control Module if you are controlling a PV Inverter insert the mini plug into the jack labeled J 2 if you are controlling an APS RV or EMS Inverter Charger insert the mini plug into the jack labeled J 1 After connecting the interface cable set the Remote Control Module s switch to either ON for PV models or CHRG ONLY for APS RV or EMS models Note a very small discharge current approximately 18 milliamps will still exist that should not affect starting ability even if the vehicle engine has not been turned on for sev
3. Charger or a second Remote Control Module See Installation section Ignition Switch Control Jacks Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your vehicle s ignition with cable supplied on select models only in order to automatically control the Inverter Charger with the vehicle s ignition switch See Installation section E Mounting Holes Slots Front panel holes can be used either to attach included Mounting Plate or to mount Remote Control Module behind a panel Top and side panel slots can be used to attach Remote Control Module without the Mounting Plate either under or along a variety of surfaces with user supplied hardware AUTO and CHRG ONLY when used with lable AUTO INVERT and LINE CHARGE ONLY when used with mounting plate Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year domestic or 120 days export from the date of initial purchase Tripp Lite s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of
4. Charger will supply AC power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries while AC input is present BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs These three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show two separate operational conditions depending on the position of the CONTROL Switch If the switch is in the AUTO or AUTO INVERT position the LEDs indicate the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions See Chart for charge and voltage levels AUTO and CHRG ONLY when used with lable AUTO INVERT and LINE CHARGE ONLY when used with mounting plate P73 BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION Approximate CONTROL SWITCH IS IN THE AUTO OR AUTO INVERT POSITION LEDs Illuminated Green Green amp Yellow Yellow 61 80 Yellow amp Red 41 60 Red 21 40 All three lights off 1 20 Flashing red 0 Inverter shutdown t Battery Capacity Charging Discharging 91 Full 81 90 t Charge levels listed are approximate Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load tt Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge Fault Condition Excessive discharge Inverter shutdown LEDs Illuminated All three lights flash slowlyt All three lights flash quicklytt Overcharge Charger shutdown t Approximately 1 4 second on 1 4 second off See Troubleshooting section Inverter shutdown
5. Owner s Manual TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 e www tripplite com for use with select PowerVerter Inverters PV series or PowerVerter Inverter Chargers APS RV or EMS series The Remote Control Module allows you to remotely monitor and control many of the functions of select Tripp Lite PowerVerter PV Inverters and PowerVerter APS RV or EMS Inverter Chargers Only those models featuring an RJ45 Remote Port Installation Connecting to an Inverter or Inverter Charger Connect one end of the included RJ type cable into the RJ45 Remote Port on the front of your PowerVerter Inverter or Inverter Charger Connect the other end into either of the two RJ45 Remote Ports on the bottom of the Remote Control Module Connecting to Additional Remote Control Modules Optional You can control a single PowerVerter Inverter or Inverter Charger with two separate Remote Control Modules Connect one Remote Control Module directly to the PowerVerter as described above Connect either of the two RJ45 Remote Ports on the bottom of the second Remote Control Module directly to the remaining RJ45 Remote Port on the bottom of the first Remote Control Module using an RJ type cable included Connecting to Vehicle s Ignition Switch Optional You can set the Remote Control Module to automatically perform either one of two additional control functions DISABLE or ENABLE by connecting the
6. Remote Control Module to the vehicle s ignition switch These connections are optional the Remote Control Module will function without these connections WARNING THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTROL FUNCTION IS ONLY FOR USE WITH 12V NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEMS Wiring the Ignition Switch Control Cable to your vehicle s ignition requires a qualified technician who must determine the proper wiring procedure DISABLE Control Function This function automatically disables turns OFF the AC power output from the PowerVerter when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in the Engine Run position This function will satisfy local codes and requirements concerning video monitors or TVs that are located within a driver s view by automatically turning them off when the engine is started Using the interface cable included with select models connect the black lead to vehicle ground battery negative Connect the red lead to the Engine Run terminal of the vehicle s ignition switch Then connect the interface cable s mini plug to either of two Ignition Switch Control Jacks located on the side panel of the Remote Control Module if you are controlling a PV Inverter insert the mini plug into the jack labeled J 1 if you are controlling an APS RV or EMS Inverter Charger insert the mini plug into the jack labeled J 2 After connecting the interface cable set the Remote Control Module s switch to either ON for PV
7. date and place of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise WARRANTY REGISTRATION Visit www tripplite com warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory complianc
8. e certifications and identification your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number The series number can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to the series number The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product This product designed and engineered in the USA TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Copyright 2006 Tripp Lite All rights reserved PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement Specifications are subject to change without notice 200603011 93 2236
9. eral days To reduce this current to zero set the Remote Control Module 5 switch to either OFF for PV models or AUTO for APS RV or EMS models The interface cable included with select models has a mini plug on one end and two wire leads one black and one red on the other Mounting Without Included Mounting Plate Optional Affix either one of the two included labels to the front panel of the Remote Control Module The labels identify the Module s LEDs Choose the label marked PV if you are using the Remote Control Module to operate a Tripp Lite Inverter Choose the label market APS if you are using the Remote Control Module to operate a Tripp Lite Inverter Charger Mount the Remote Control Module in a variety of ways under counter recessed etc using user supplied hardware inserted through the Module s mounting holes slots and into the mounting surface Mounting with Included Mounting Plate Optional e For PVXXXXHF Model Inverters Install with Inverter side of plate facing out For PVXXXXFC Model Inverters Install with Inverter side of plate facing out place included label on plate as shown Placement of Label STEP 1 Using the two included machine screws attach the Mounting Plate to the front of the Remote Control Module STEP 2 Using the four included sheet metal screws install the Mounting Plate and Remote Control Module in the panel opening of your vehicle 1 r an
10. protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge tt Approximately second on second off Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge May also indicate a battery charger fault exists If the switch is in the CHRG ONLY or LINE CHARGE ONLY position the LEDs indicate the approximate charge rate of the Inverter Charger See Chart for charge rates Note the charge rates in the chart are expressed as percentages of the Inverter Charger s rated charging amps which vary by model Refer to the Inverter Charger s Owner s Manual to determine the charging amps of your specific model AUTO and CHRG ONLY when used with lable AUTO INVERT and LINE CHARGE ONLY when used with mounting plate CHARGE RATE INDICATION Approximate CONTROL SWITCH IS IN THE CHRG ONLY OR LINE CHARGE ONLY POSITION LEDs Illuminated Charge Rate All three lights on Overcharge errort Red 75 100 50 75 25 50 0 25 Red amp yellow Yellow Green All three lights off 0 t fall three lights remain on an internal fault may exist Turn off and disconnect the unit Then call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1234 for assistance Operation continued LINE LED This green light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is receiving utility supplied AC power and your Inverter Charger is set to AUTO REMOTE meaning that it will automatically switch to battery powe
11. r if AC power becomes unavailable The light will flash intermittently when connected equipment is receiving utility power and your Inverter Charger s Operating Mode Switch is set to CHRG ONLY to indicate that the Inverter Charger s inverter is OFF and that the Inverter Charger will not supply power from connected batteries INV LED This yellow light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is receiving battery supplied AC power It will flash if the Inverter Charger does not detect the minimum load necessary to activate the inverter LOAD LED This red light will turn continuously ON when your Inverter Charger is receiving utility supplied AC power and the load is between 80 and 110 of capacity to alert you that the inverter might not be able to support the load The light will flash intermittently after the Inverter Charger s inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating NOTE To remotely reset the Inverter Charger after a shutdown due to overload move the Remote Control Module s CONTROL Switch to the CHRG ONLY or LINE CHARGE ONLY position until the LOAD LED goes out Remove the overload by turning off some connected equipment After allowing a few moments for the Inverter Charger to cool switch the Remote Control Module s CONTROL Switch back to AUTO or AUTO INVERT RJ45 Remote Ports Use to connect the Remote Control Module to either an Inverter
12. s off Inverter off Flashing red Overload RJ45 Remote Ports Use to connect the Remote Control Module to either an Inverter or a second Remote Control Module See Installation section Ignition Switch Control Jacks Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your vehicle s ignition with cable supplied on select models only in order to automatically control the Inverter with the vehicle s ignition switch See Installation section O Mounting Holes Slots Front panel holes can be used either to attach included Mounting Plate or to mount Remote Control Module behind a panel Top and side panel slots can be used to attach Remote Control Module without the Mounting Plate either under or along a variety of surfaces with user supplied hardware INVERTER CHARGER APS RV or EMS series Module shown without mounting plate CONTROL Switch Move this switch to the AUTO or AUTO INVERT position to have your Inverter Charger provide connected equipment with AC power converted from DC power from attached batteries in the event of an AC power outage Move it to the CHRG ONLY or LINE CHARGE ONLY position when equipment is not in use to conserve battery power by disabling the inverter The LINE LED will flash while the switch is in this position to remind you that battery power will not be available in the event of a blackout or disconnection from utility shore power In either position the Inverter
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